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McLaren‑Inspired Kanwar Draws Millions at Haridwar Yatra

McLaren‑Inspired Kanwar Draws Millions at Haridwar Yatra
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During the 2024 Kanwar Yatra, millions of people travel from Haridwar to Delhi to collect holy water from the Ganga.

This year, a special Kanwar that looks like a McLaren sports car has become the star attraction.

It was built by a group of Shiva devotees from Delhi and cost about 6 to 7 lakh rupees.

The car‑shaped Kanwar is decorated with lights, flowers, and the Indian flag, and it carries a big idol of Lord Shiva on its roof.

It travels 255 kilometres to Uttam Nagar in Delhi, drawing huge crowds along the way.

The event is a way for devotees to show their faith and celebrate their culture.

Key facts

Event
Kanwar Yatra 2024
Attraction
Mahakal Kanwar (McLaren‑shaped)
Cost
Rs 6–7 lakh
Journey Length
255 km
Participants
≈4 crore pilgrims

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